Is George Russell a driver with Formula 1 World Champion written in his future?

But with Round 15 of 23 approaching in Baku, the picture has changed dramatically. Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli leads Russell by 81 points and 8-2 in Grand Prix victories so far, leaving the 28-year-old Briton facing the prospect of watching…

By Paul Velasco · Grandprix247

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 10:01 AM

Key Things to Know

George Russell won the 2026 season opener in Australia but trails teammate Kimi Antonelli by 81 points ahead of Baku.
Kimi Antonelli has secured eight Grand Prix victories in 2026 compared to George Russell's two wins.
David Coulthard stated that George Russell still has the potential to become a Formula 1 World Champion.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Mercedes driver George Russell entered the 2026 Formula 1 season as a title favorite after winning the opening race in Australia. However, ahead of Round 15 in Baku, teammate Kimi Antonelli leads Russell by 81 points and has secured eight Grand Prix victories compared to Russell's two.

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard shared his perspective on Russell's situation, drawing comparisons to his own experiences racing alongside Mika Hakkinen and Kimi Raikkonen. Coulthard expressed confidence that Russell possesses the potential to become a World Champion in the future despite his current championship deficit.

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Is George Russell a driver with Formula 1 World Champion written in his future?

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